Idaho is one of the few states that don't offer an electronic equivalent to a registry of deeds; you will need to physically visit the courthouse to pull the information.Sorry...Regards,Scott MillerOriginally posted by "Tyro":Does anyone have a link for Ada County, Idaho?

Denise,Do you do any type of syndicated investment with these buy's so that I wouldn't actually have to physically go to SB or Riverside, but my money could?

It consumes a lot of time, as you have to be physically present in Belgium. 

Is it physical or mental?

Someone, you a local contractor or partner if you are out of the area needs to do a physical walk of the ground.

Capex percentages only work on large portfolios, and even then you would still be assessing the actual physical condition. 

The majority of the physical labor was done by myself with some help from my kids (they love demo) and my husband on weekends.

I feel your pain - - my physical damages alone were $9,500 not counting lost rents.However, after 19yrs, I've learned that you can't squeeze blood out of a rock - - such tenants have nothing to attach or garnish and if they do, then the lousy $100 per month will never pay off for you. 

I am renting in La right now because I have a job assignment there, but I plan on being back to Houston within 6 months - 1 year.That being said, must you physically OCCUPY a primary residence for the FHA loan to be approved.

What you dont have locally is the ability to walk the property, make notes on condition, etc.I wholesaled a house last year locally without seeing it physically.